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Population Growth Projected in Indian Island Territories Why in the News ? A new report by IIMAD and the Population Foundation of India (PFI) projects a significant population rise in Lakshadweep and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands by 2051. The study uses innovative logistic curve-fitting methods due to inconsistent demographic data for smaller regions. …
Read MoreNational Water Security Initiative Launched for Sustainability Why in the News ? Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil launched the National Water Security Initiative in New Delhi, focusing on MGNREGA fund allocation for water conservation to ensure rural development and sustainable water management. This initiative comes at a time …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Commerce Ministry led by Secretary Sunil Barthwal strategized on negotiating FTAs with the UK, EU, and widening the deal with Australia. The focus was on preventing resource strain and overtraining while effectively managing negotiations. Experts emphasized the need for a dedicated chapter on Critical Minerals and interdisciplinary expertise in negotiations. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Chief Minister of Manipur raises concerns over population growth among Chin-Kuki-Zo tribes amid ongoing ethnic conflict. source:sagepublication About Concerns Raised by Chief Minister N. Biren Singh: Chief Minister N. Biren Singh expressed concerns about the “unnatural growth” in the population of “Chin-Kuki-Zo” tribes in Manipur. He stated that this population …
Read MoreIntroduction Minerals are naturally occurring substances found on and beneath the Earth’s surface. They can exist in various forms, solid and liquid, and are distributed across different geological layers: the crust, mantle, and core. The process of mineral formation often begins with lava; as it cools, it crystallizes into diverse types of minerals. These minerals …
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